1875 Founder’s Society

In 1875, a trio of Franciscan Sisters established the first Saint Francis Hospital, helping to make Cape Girardeau, Mo., a better place to live. The Sisters rented a two-story frame house, which accommodated just 12 patients. There, they offered compassionate care and the latest in medical treatments to those in need. Today, that humble hospital has evolved to become the most progressive, trusted medical center in the region.

A group of caring and compassionate leaders is helping foster the dreams of those three Sisters – and furthering the mission and values of Saint Francis Healthcare System. The Healthcare System strives to continually invest in new technologies and treatment options to offer area individuals and families better access to the very best healthcare available.

As part of the 1875 Founder’s Society, members are helping to make the Saint Francis service area a better place to live.

Through the strong support and financial contributions of the 1875 Founder’s Society, the Healthcare System is able to continue to offer convenient access to advanced technologies and leading-edge services – all in a compassionate environment. We invite you to become a member of the 1875 Founder’s Society to continue the great work of our founding Franciscan Sisters. Through your annual $5,000 contribution, you will have the opportunity to continue providing leading-edge healthcare to those in need by directing your gift to the fund of your choosing or the area of greatest need.

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Download the 1875 Founder’s Society commitment form

For more information on membership in the 1875 Founder’s Society, please contact the Saint Francis Foundation at 573-331-5133.

  • Robert J. and Betty A. Basler
  • † Gordon and † Ann Brookman
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Drury
  • Dr. Billy A.F. Hammond and Dr. Liliana Visscher
  • † Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Horn
  • Jim and Teresa Maurer
  • † Harry and † Fran Rediger
  • Mark and Barbara Thompson

† Denotes Deceased

  • Robert J. and Betty A. Basler
  • † Gordon and † Ann Brookman
  • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Drury
  • Dr. Billy A.F. Hammond and Dr. Liliana Visscher
  • † Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Horn
  • Jim and Teresa Maurer
  • † Harry and † Fran Rediger
  • Mark and Barbara Thompson

† Denotes Deceased

  • 3 Eagles Distributing
  • Alamo Hotel 2012 Trust in memory of † Robert A. and † Anna R. Drury
  • Tony and Debbie Balsano
  • Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bjelich
  • Blue Mantis
  • Frank W. Braxton, MD
  • Jim and Dorothy Burke
  • Cape Anesthesia Group, Inc.
  • Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
  • Cape Girardeau County Senior Citizens
  • Cape Radiology Group
  • Cardinal Biologicals Inc.
  • Dr. Wendi and Dan Carns
  • Century Casino
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Citizens Bank
  • Jason and Lesley Coalter
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
  • Commerce Bank
  • Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri
  • † Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cozean, Jr.
  • R. David and Gail Crader
  • Rusty and Marilyn Curtis
  • Justin and Jessica Davison
  • Mrs. Wanda L. Drury
  • Drury Southwest Foundation
  • Drury Southwest, Inc.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch
  • Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
  • EPIC
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Essner
  • Jeremy and Raelenna Ferguson
  • First State Community Bank
  • Dr. Michael Flaim & Dr. Gretchen Price
  • Charlene G. Freeman
  • Fresh Healthy Café
  • GFI Digital, Inc.
  • Norman L. and Diana Glaus
  • Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • † Estate of Norman B. Harty
  • John Mark Photography
  • Vince and Jan Kelley / Nip Kelley Equipment Co., Inc.
  • Rick and Chris Kennard / Coad Chevrolet
  • KFVS-12
  • Kiefner Brothers, Inc.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kitchen
  • Dori A. Lage, in memory of † Wally Lage
  • LemonDrop Foundation
  • Liberty Utilities
  • † Mr. Albert C. Lowes
  • Macy’s
  • Michael G. McCrate
  • Merrill Lynch Consulting Services
  • Midwest Sterilization Corporation
  • Cheryl A. Mothes and Richard L. Hetzel
  • Mt. Level Farms and Big Oak Farms
  • My Daddy’s Cheesecake
  • † Ms. Imelda Nenninger
  • Nunnery Travels & Associates
  • Nutrien Ag Solutions
  • Alex and Meredith Ogburn
  • Bart and Lorili Ozbun
  • Garrett and Grayson Ozbun
  • Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pancoast
  • † Andrew and † Beatrice Perrin
  • Presort Inc. / PDQ
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Stephen Quick
  • Dr. Joel West and Patricia Ray
  • Red Letter Communications
  • Maryann Reese
  • † Mr. Gene Rhodes
  • The Rhodes Foundation Inc.
  • Richardet Floor Covering
  • Rick’s Electric Incorporated
  • † Dr. Raymond A. Ritter Sr. and † Mrs. Lillian Ritter
  • The Roberts Group, Inc.
  • Robinson Companies / Robinson Construction
  • † Dr. Kimberly K. and Leslie Roos
  • † Gary and Wendy Rust / Rust Communications
  • † Moe and Patti Sandfort
  • Dr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Sides
  • Jason and Leigh Ann Siener
  • Randall and Trish Stahly
  • Dr. and Mrs. William D. Stahr
  • † Alice Logan Temm
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • TPC
  • Dr. Michael C. and Mary Trueblood
  • Vizient
  • Dennis and Kathy Vollink
  • Dr. Naomi Wahl & Dr. Samuel Rogers
  • † Estate of William E. Walker III
  • Jimmy and Chrisy Wilferth
  • Rock and Judy Wilferth

† Denotes Deceased

  • Bank of Advance
  • Trae and Rachel Bertrand
  • Matthew and Jacquelyn Brandt
  • Kevin and Lynette Callahan
  • Creative Edge, Inc.
  • Day Transfer
  • Design Exclusive, LLC
  • Drury Hotels
  • Elevance Health, Inc.
  • First Midwest Bank of Dexter
  • First Midwest Bank of the Ozarks (Poplar Bluff)
  • Dr. Andrew and Janet O’Neal Godbey
  • Dr. Joy L. LeDoux and Robert Johnson
  • John Sinclair Nissan
  • Todd and Megan Marchi
  • Harold and Paula Miles
  • Daniel and Lisa Newcomer
  • David and Bobbi Palmer
  • Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
  • RTG – Realty Trust Group
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tri-State, Inc.
  • Gerry and Requi Salter
  • Southern Bank
  • Gregory S. Stroup
  • Dr. Clifford R. and Phyllis Talbert
  • Trane U.S. Inc. – Midwest Region
  • Bernice Joy West Trust
  • Bard and Angie M. Womack

  • Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
  • Blanton, Nickell, Collins, Douglas, Hanschen and Peters, LLC
  • Cape Girardeau Urology Associates
  • Celebrations Restaurant & Bar
  • Coalter Insurance Group
  • Dr. Ryan and Allison Davis
  • Farmers 1st AG, LLC
  • Dr. Charles T. and Barbara Herbert Estate
  • John J. and Annabelle Keusenkothen Estate
  • Little Crowns and Capes
  • The Lutheran Home
  • RNR of Missouri, LLC
  • Dr. Luke Small
  • Scott and Debby Sprandel
  • Joe and Lisha Tilmon

  • Aloha Pools & Spas, LLC
  • Area Properties Real Estate River Region, LLC
  • Bailey Law Firm, LLC
  • The Bank of Missouri – Cape
  • Dr. Justin H. Bain
  • Dr. Kevin and Amy Blanton
  • † Bill and Carolyn Bohnert
  • Cabin Creek Farm Rentals
  • Cape Events, LLC
  • Century High School
  • CIS Data Services
  • Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Y. Davis
  • EPM Real Estate
  • Fox 23 KBSI TV / My 49 WDKA-TV
  • Gerdan Slipforming, Inc.
  • Dr. Laura Glueck
  • Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits
  • HD Media Systems
  • Dr. William Johnson
  • Kohlfeld Distributing
  • Dr. David and Christy Lawrence
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics – Beverly Delph
  • Mississippi River Radio, LLC
  • Katherine M. Muehl
  • Dr. Duc and Nicole Nguyen
  • Paul Kitchen and Associates, LLC
  • Protech Diesel Repair, Inc.
  • Robinson Outdoor
  • Dr. Tiffany Samples
  • Symmetry Energy Solutions
  • Team Fish Real Estate
  • Jerry Tuschhoff

† Denotes Deceased

  • 1st Class Travel
  • Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
  • Ameren Missouri
  • Amy Robertson
  • Aurora Medical Spa
  • Peter J. Batchelor
  • Bourbon and Bitters
  • The Chateau Girardeau
  • Cintas
  • Clinical Solutions JSC II, LLC
  • John and Kris Denkler
  • EARNEST Partners, LLC
  • Ebb & Flow Fermentations
  • Mrs. Kathleen Meehan Emerson
  • Eye Care Specialists
  • Bob and Laurie Fitzgerald
  • Jason and Elizabeth Glastetter
  • The Ground-A-Bout
  • H & R Alarms, Inc.
  • Hawthorn Physician Associates
  • Dr. Edith S. Hickey
  • Stacy and Stacy Huff
  • Langford Mechanical & Sheet Metal
  • Dr. Dan Lenihan
  • Mary Jane Bourbon & Smokehouse
  • Barbara L. Matthews
  • Metro Lighting
  • MRV Banks
  • Dr. Michael Naughton
  • NOMI Health / USI
  • Plants Plus
  • River Heritage Quilters’ Guild
  • Room Mates Pool and Spa
  • Sam’s Fine Jewelry
  • Joel and Kelly Sander
  • Scott County R-IV School District
  • Rick and Ashley Seabaugh
  • SEMO Imprints
  • Southeast Missouri State University Foundation
  • The Southerner
  • Southfork Lighting
  • Dr. Harold W. and Rowena Stites
  • Jerry and Nancy Stone
  • Reg and Kathy Swan
  • The TeeHouse Complex
  • Carrie G. Thorne
  • US Foods
  • Crystal Wekenborg
  • Wells Fargo Advisors
  • Jill Wilson
  • Kimberly Wittenborn
  • Kathy Wray

For more Information, email foundation@sfmc.net or call 573-331-5133.